neutral
ˈnjuːtrəl
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Definition of neutral - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
emotionnot showing any emotion or bias
  • He kept a neutral expression during the meeting.
impartial unbiased
2.
impartialnot taking sides in a conflict or debate
  • The country remained neutral during the war.
nonpartisan objective unbiased
3.
chemistryTECH.neither acidic nor alkalineTECH.
  • Pure water is considered neutral.

Noun

1.
conflictperson or nation not supporting either side in a conflict
  • The country declared itself a neutral during the war..
mediator neutralist noncombatant
2.
mechanicsTECH.position in machinery where no power is transmittedTECH.
  • The car was in neutral, so it didn't move.
disengaged idle
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Expressions with neutral

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area where opposing parties agree not to engage in conflict
The two leaders met on neutral ground to discuss peace terms..
gather in a place unbiased to all parties
The two companies agreed to meet on neutral territory.
having a color that does not attract attention
She wore a neutral-colored dress to the event.
having a color that does not attract attention
She wore a neutral-coloured dress to the event.
stance where no side in a dispute is supported
The committee tried to keep a neutral position in the argument.
without taking sides or showing bias
She remained in neutral during the debate.

Origin of neutral

Latin, neutralis (of neuter gender)

Terms with neutral included in their meaning

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colors
neutral color between black and white
neutral question
asking if someone has finished something
theirpron.
gender-neutral
used to refer to a person of unspecified gender
theirdet.
singular possession
belonging to someone, gender-neutral singular
neutral
introduces important information for the listener
neutral
not meant as a personal attack or insult
neutral report
reports what someone has said without judgment
love neutral
lacking romantic qualities or feelings

Examples of neutral in a sentence

  • The judge must remain neutral in the courtroom.
  • The judge remained neutral throughout the trial.
  • His neutral stance helped mediate the discussion.
  • The solution remained neutral after the reaction.
  • A neutral pH is ideal for this experiment.
  • The artist preferred neutral shades for the background.

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  1. French:neutre, non-aligné, ...
  2. German:neutral, neutrale Person, ...
  3. Italian:neutrale, folle, ...
  4. Spanish:neutral, persona neutral, ...
  5. Portuguese:neutro, ponto morto, ...
  6. Chinese:中立的, 中立者, ...
  7. Japanese:無表情な, 中立国, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحايِد, طَرَف مُحايِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֵייטְרָלִי, נְיוּטְרָל, ...
  10. Russian:нейтральный, нейтрал, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нейтральний, нейтраль, ...
  12. Hindi:तटस्थ, निष्पक्ष व्यक्ति, ...
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